Tips for research - what did dad do?

JDDarrah

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Hi, I’m a 43 yo Australian and I’m looking to create an investigative podcast looking into what my late father and or his connections may have been involved in. I’m approaching it with very little information other than that which I’ve been told by ex-step family members, my own personal memories of questionable moments from childhood and an overwhelming gut feeling that my dad was involved in more than we his family and friends may know.
As for the nature of what I’m suspicious of my dad being involved in, embarrassingly and extremely regrettably I believe are to do with child abuse and or the sharing of content involving child abuse. In no way am I stating my father is guilty of the above suspicions, nor am I able to verify or prove these allegations. Hence why I’m embarking on documenting research into my dad’s history and why I’m here asking for any assistance on where to start.

I’ve reconnected with people who are family members of a victim who are willing to share more information but I wanted to ask if anyone has any information on how and where to begin searching for previous convictions or arrests as in any criminal history of my fathers.
My father (whose name I won’t publicise at present), lived and travelled between Australia and the United States after his 30s into his 60’s however was raised by his adopted family in Southern California until such time.

I know this is a long shot and may not be seen but I thought given the work that I’ve heard websleuths members contribute to the many true crime cases I’ve heard of, I thought I’d try here.

Thank you for your time and if anyone is able or has any suggestions I would be very grateful.

Kind Regards
J
 
Do you know what counties in California he lived in? I can help you out with that. Unfortunately, California, in the last couple of years, changed how they do their criminal court indexes in that most counties do not allow to search with a DOB.
 
Thank you so much for your response Rosydecember it really means so much.

When I was born until 6 1981-1987 we lived in Hemet California. I just looked it up now and it says it’s part of Riverside County.

Riverside county is bordered by San Bernardino County, La Paz County, Imperial County, San Diego County, Orange County, and Los Angeles County.

I appreciate your offer to help but if it’s too much I completely don’t expect others to do the leg work as well. I’m happy to DM message his full name and birth date and any information that may be helpful.

If it’s a bit much I understand. I can look into how to find that information but I’m just not sure where to start
 
Do you know what counties in California he lived in? I can help you out with that. Unfortunately, California, in the last couple of years, changed how they do their criminal court indexes in that most counties do not allow to search with a DOB.
Thank you so much for your response Rosydecember it really means so much.

When I was born until 6 1981-1987 we lived in Hemet California. I just looked it up now and it says it’s part of Riverside County.

Riverside county is bordered by San Bernardino County, La Paz County, Imperial County, San Diego County, Orange County, and Los Angeles County.

I appreciate your offer to help but if it’s too much I completely don’t expect others to do the leg work as well. I’m happy to DM message his full name and birth date and any information that may be helpful.

If it’s a bit much I understand. I can look into how to find that information but I’m just not sure where to start
 

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